5 Must-Haves for Your Thanksgiving Celebration

The leaves are changing colors, the temperatures are dropping, and we’re all looking for the cozy comforts of home. There’s nothing more comforting than Thanksgiving, a time to spend special moments with family and eat turkey and fixings until we burst!

If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving feast this year, you might have visions of a breathtaking tablescape but anxiety about all the costs involved. Take a deep breath and look no further than your local Goodwill store!

Here are five must-haves for your Thanksgiving celebration you can find at Goodwill for less:

Colorful plates from Goodwill

#1: Vintage Dishes & Flatware

Goodwill is an excellent place to find extra dishes and flatware for a crowd or unique pieces to make your Thanksgiving dinner special. Think of the possibilities! You can often find vintage pieces for your place settings, serving dishes, and specialty glassware. For Thanksgiving, think dinner plates with painted leaves, amber glassware, even bronze or emerald plate chargers. Once you’ve narrowed in on a theme or color scheme, the right pieces are easy to spot! Shopping secondhand for reusable dishes and décor instead of using plastic or paper party supplies is a smart choice for the planet, making your Thanksgiving stylish and sustainable!

#2: Festive Décor

As you’re planning out your Thanksgiving table design, think layers. From glassware in varying heights to wreaths and table runners, you can find all your holiday décor at Goodwill. Don’t forget that you can easily repaint some pieces if they’re not the right color, and mix your finds with fresh greenery, gourds, mini pumpkins, or even acorns and pinecones found in your yard! When you’re thrifting, you’re only limited to your imagination.

Cooking pot from Goodwill

#3: Cookbooks

When you’re building out your Thanksgiving menu, don’t forget to check out the book section of your Cincinnati-area Goodwill store. You might just find the perfect recipe to compliment your turkey in a cookbook on our shelves!

Sweater from Goodwill

Holiday Dresses

#4: Thanksgiving Outfits & Aprons

Choosing what to wear to your Thanksgiving celebration is key to enjoying the day. You definitely want to find something festive, yet stretchy! Once you’ve had your fill of turkey, dressing, and every kind of pie imaginable, the last thing you’ll want to wear is a tight, uncomfortable pair of pants. Goodwill is the perfect place to find stylish yet comfy sweaters, dresses, leggings, and more. Don’t forget the perfect apron to match your theme!

#5: Specialty Kitchen Tools

Creating a Thanksgiving feast is quite the task, so you might find yourself needing a kitchen tool you don’t have. Shop at Goodwill to get that garlic press or special colander for less! If you’re not going to use it on a regular basis, thrifting is a great way to save, and you can always donate the tool back to Goodwill if you won’t use it again.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Style!

One shopping trip to your local Goodwill store, and your Thanksgiving dinner will be beautiful and budget-friendly! Plus, you’ll be supporting Goodwill’s mission to create jobs in your community during the season of giving ““ what’s better than that?

Visit your closest Goodwill store today and stock up on all your Thanksgiving supplies!